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Anticipated Shortage

ATORVASTATIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of ATORVASTATIN in Canada?

Yes. ATORVASTATIN 80MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 23, 2026).

Why is ATORVASTATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ATORVASTATIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 27, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~4 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength80MG
Last updated2026-08-24

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

AURO-ATORVASTATIN

AURO PHARMA INC

80MG · DIN 02407280

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LIPITOR

BGP PHARMA ULC

10MG · DIN 02230711

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-ATORVASTATIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02399490

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-ATORVASTATIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02384787

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-ATORVASTATIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02392941

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-ATORVASTATIN

BIOMED PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02481189

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-02

~4 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02348748

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ATORVASTATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-24

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ATORVASTATIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.